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FirstKey hired Jonathan Seigel as managing director, where he will focus on sourcing small and large balance rental finance products as well as developing and implementing strategic market initiatives.

Seigel brings more than 20 years of experience underwriting, acquiring and managing commercial and residential real estate and large mortgage portfolios.

Most recently, he worked at Pretium Partners, an active private equity buyer of single-family rental properties, as an executive vice president of sourcing.

“We are thrilled to have Jonathan join FirstKey’s growing team as we continue to expand our suite of innovative financing solutions to meet the needs of our entrepreneurial clients,” said Randy Reiff, CEO of FirstKey Lending.

Brena Swanson joined the HousingWire news team in February 2013. Prior to serving HW in the role as Reporter and Content Specialist, Brena attended Evangel University in Springfield, MO.

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